Extra Thunderbirds flypast replaces balloon-release at Indy 500

Environmental and wildlife impacts of the balloons have played a factor in the decision to pause the tradition indefinitely, after also canceling it the last two years.
An official statement from Indianapolis Motor Speedway stated that “Like in 2020 and 2021, we will take advantage of the operational flexibility this decision provides and will continue adding a second flyover to the pre-race …Keep reading